MR Brachial Plexus (Bilateral) WO ENT Protocol

Scan Notes: Use adult protocol with smaller FOV, slice and gap for pediatric patients. 

Last updated:3/28/19
Charge as: Brachial Plexus WO
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: NV

Plane Weighting Mode Slice Gap FAT SAT FOV Notes
SAG T1 TSE 3mm 1mm None 25cm Humerus to Humerus
SAG T2 Mid TE FAT SAT TSE 3mm 1mm SPAIR 18cm Humerus to Humerus
Oblique SAG (optional if Hx of trauma) T2 Mid TE FAT SA TSE 3mm 1mm SPAIR 18cm Mid C-spine to Humerus, perpendicular to long axis of brachial plexus from C3-T2.
AXIAL T1 TSE 3mm 1mm None 25cm Include Both Shoulders
AXIAL T2 Mid TE FAT SA TSE 3mm 1mm SPAIR 25cm Include Both Shoulders
COR T1 TSE 3mm 1mm None 25cm Anterior Chest to Back of Neck- angle to line up the acromion with C3. Include both shoulders.
COR T2 Mid TE FAT SA TSE 3mm 1mm SPAIR 25cm Anterior Chest to Back of Neck. Include both shoulders.
 MR Brachial Plexus (Bilateral) WO ENT Protocol image